Explore the Family Name Sassen
The meaning of Sassen
Dutch and North German: patronymic from Sasse.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sassen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sassen experienced a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname held a rank of 78,549 and had 226 individuals bearing it. However, by 2010 the rank fell to 88,685 with only 209 individuals carrying the surname, representing a decrease of 7.52%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 12.5% over the decade, going from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #88,685 | -12.9% |
| Count | 226 | 209 | -7.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sassen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Sassen identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.58% of Sassens were White, reducing slightly to 94.74% in 2010. There was a small percentage (2.65%) identifying as Hispanic in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No Sassen identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 94.74% | -0.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |